Sweden tax rates
The top rates a resident individual pays on each kind of income, computed by the Sovereign tax engine from its Sweden tax profile.
Sources incomplete — at least one figure has no accepted source yet. Figures last changed 3 November 2026. Profile last reviewed 30 April 2026.
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| Where | Salary | Capital gains | Dividends | Interest | Rent | Crypto gains |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General rule | 52.41% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 52.41% | 30% |
| Stockholm kommun | 50.16% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 50.16% | 30% |
| Solna kommun | 49.38% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 49.38% | 30% |
| Dorotea kommun | 55.3% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 55.3% | 30% |
Each figure is the tax on one more unit of a very large amount of that income, with every layer the engine models: surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. It is the top marginal rate, not the average rate you pay on all your income. The regions in the table have their own rates; other regions are not in our model.
What is the top income tax rate in Sweden?
The top rate on a salary is 52.41% under the general rule; some regions differ. It is the tax on each extra unit of a very high salary, with surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. The income tax scale alone reaches 52.41% above SEK 643,100.
How are capital gains taxed in Sweden?
The top rate on a long-term capital gain is 30% under the general rule; some regions differ. The rate does not depend on how long you held the asset.
How are dividends and interest taxed in Sweden?
The top rate is 30% on dividends and 30% on interest under the general rule; some regions differ. Rental income is taxed at up to 52.41%.
How is crypto taxed in Sweden?
Sweden taxes a gain on crypto assets as a capital gain, at up to 30%.
Does Sweden tax foreign income?
Yes. Sweden taxes its residents on their worldwide income. A tax treaty or a credit for foreign tax can reduce the tax on income from abroad.
Does Sweden have a wealth tax?
No. Sweden has no recurring national tax on net wealth in our model. Property taxes and taxes on gifts or inheritances are separate.
Does Sweden have an exit tax for individuals?
No. In our model Sweden does not tax an individual's unrealised gains when the individual moves abroad.
What special tax regimes does Sweden have?
Our profiles list 3 regimes: Expert Tax Relief (skattelattnad for utlandska nyckelpersoner) (up to 7 years); Investeringssparkonto (ISK) wrapper regime — information only; not numerically modelled; SINK: eligible nonresident Swedish wages. Each has its own conditions.
When do you become tax resident in Sweden?
The Sweden day test (home or six-month habitual stay): a home, at least six continuous calendar months, or significant ties. A date-only travel record does not prove where the person slept or whether a break was temporary.
Residence decides whether Sweden taxes you on these rates. See the Sweden day-count test and count your own days.
Sources
The Sweden profile cites 8 sources for these rules, 8 of them from a government or a statute.
- Skatteverket - Grundavdrag och skiktgrans 2025 · official, retrieved 2026-04-30
- Skatteverket - Kommunalskatter 2025 · official, retrieved 2026-04-30
- Skatteverket - Inkomst av kapital 2025 · official, retrieved 2026-04-30
- Inkomstskattelagen kap 45-47 - Privatbostader och uppskov · official, retrieved 2026-04-30
- Inkomstskattelagen kap 48 - Avyttring av delagarratter · official, retrieved 2026-04-30
- Skatteverket - 3:12-reglerna (kvalificerade andelar) · official, retrieved 2026-04-30
- Skatteverket - Kyrkoavgift och begravningsavgift 2025 · official, retrieved 2026-04-30
- Skatt på investeringssparkonto · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
The model covers the general rules for a resident individual. It does not cover every deduction, credit, tax treaty or local tax, and rules change after the check date above. Did you find an error? Tell us, with the source.
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